Videos for Today's Class

Video One: Passive & Active Transport Wrapup:

Video Two: Water Potential:

Cell Blog Entry Due 2-15-14

So far, 0 have been done :) I hope this changes by the due date.

Remember that Blog Thing We Did a Long Time Ago - It's Back!

Its time to "dust off" those blogs you guys created and put it to use. Here's what I'd like you to write about, and it is due by February 15, 2014.

If you were to take on the roll of any of the following cell organelles (ribosome, smooth ER, rough ER, Golgi complex, mitochondrion, lysosome, vacuole, choloroplast, or cytoskeleton), which one would you prefer and why?

Here's what you should include in your entry to help back up your decision:
1. Explain how the structure and function of the subcellular component and its interactions provide essential cellular processes. So, what is the role of the organelle, tell us about its structure and function, and how does it help the cell do its job.

2. What diseases are associated with your particular organelle? Why are those diseases associated with your choice of organelle?

3. What are some "fun facts" about your organelle and its importance (maybe include this with part 1 above)?

4. Why this particular organelle instead of any other? What intrigues you about this particular organelle and its function? How does its function relate to your interests?

5. Any other relevant information that you want to include.

You should also include graphic(s) that demonstrate your entry.

Remember, others will be reading and commenting on your blogs so make sure you are clear, concise, and professional in your writing. Good luck my little cells!

Just for fun, do you agree with this answer?

FYI - I would mark this as incorrect :)

Careers in Science Scholarship Opportunity

The GVSU Regional Math & Science Center administers the Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarship to high school seniors interested in pursuing a science career. The scholarship is in the amount of $1500 and the application deadline is March 3, 2014. If interested in learning more or applying for this, then go to http://www.gvsu.edu/rmsc/mary-jane-dockeray-scholarship-10.htm

File Sharing for AP Biology & Homework Reminder

I found a file sharing method that I think will work great for us for class, thanks to Mr. Knuffke in NY for sharing this one with me called gclassfolders. This method will give you easier access to all of the class files and will make it easier for me to access your assignments that you turn in. I'll show you more details in class.

Assuming the email address that you sent me is connected to a google account, you should now have several folders in your Google Drive.  Use the pics below to access the files. All of the cell unit materials are in these folders and I'll get the metabolism materials in there soon. You should be able to click on the pictures to get a bigger, easier to read pic.

Also a reminder that you have assignments due prior to next class. See the blog entry below this one.

Homework for the next week - preparing for the cell unit

Welcome to the next semester. Its time to start preparing for the cell structure, function, and communication unit. Below you will find your first assignments with their due dates.

1. Preview Tour of the Cell Video (Due Wednesday 1/22/14)




LINK TO VIDEO RESPONSE GUIDE




2. Cell reading and written response assignment (click here to access) (Due Friday 1/24/14)

3. Preview the Cell Membrane Video (Due Monday 1/27/14)



LINK TO VIDEO RESPONSE GUIDE




4. Preview the Cell Transport Video (Due Tuesday 1/28/14)



LINK TO VIDEO RESPONSE GUIDE




In addition to the previews, you should be completing the readings for chapters 6, 7, & 11.

End of Semester Survey

Please take the time to complete the following survey by the end of the week: